AWAHURI

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIX, Issue 163, 12 June 1939, Page 11

AWAHURI

([•'rom Our Own Uoncspomlcnt). AW All Hu, ,lu in; 10. On Tuesday last. Jir and .Mrs .Joiin Uke, Iwo 1 1 iy1 1 1y respected residents ol' lln; ilistnet, eeicnrated ilieir gOidcn wending. 'J lie liall had lieen decora led with loi to), ferns and greenery intermingled with gold and bronze chrysanthemums. The ’.allied were also attractively decorated with vases • of goal roses (made by Airs JLckford, seiir. } gold cnrysamnemuiiid anti fern. .tins I Okc was presented with a bouc|itel of goid everlasting flowers, gold chrysanthemums, and tern tied with gold satin streamers, by Merle Bracken. The bouquet was : made by .Mrs Lawrence (Sam-on). Mr and ■ Mrs Oko received the eongratillations of - lliose present, at the etUrauce of llie ball. > Mrs Oko wore a model frock of black brocaded crepe-do-chine and black but. . and accessorius, with shoulder spray of | violets and fern. 'There were present llie family of seven, 41 grandchildren and . five great-grandchildren, also two brothers iof Mrs Okc; and several old .friends. Mr ' W. Munson was tousitmaciei*. Mr 0. ' Lucas, of To Jloro (formerly of Awahuri) II in nroposing flic least of ‘'The Bride and ’ j Bridegroom,” said lie hoped they - : would have m anv more happy years 1 1 together. Musical honours were accorded • the couple. Mr Okc thanked the guests on . behalf of I tin wife and himself lor the i way in which they had drunk their health Land llie kindly sentiments expressed. Hr i also expressed . thanks to the family foi • giving them the golden wedding after j noon. The hride and groom w ere then 1 showered with confetti. The loast of tin Oke family was also entrusted lo Mi '.Lucas, to whirl) Mr Ten. Oke replied. • I The loast to Mrs Oke’s father, Mr U. 5 j Davidson, of Palmerston North, who is (97 years of age. was promised by Mr X. • iTaylor. Unfortunately, Mr Davidson wa- • ! unable to attend owing to ill health: Alt | .1. Davidson, his sen, replied. 'l'he toast |to the grandchildren and great-grand . children was also proposed bv Mr X. ' Taylor and renlied lo by Mr \. Bracken ■ Airs Okc, assisted bv her husband. then cut. the wedding cake, which was a two- • tier one, beautifully decorated. li was#madc I>y Airs Oke herself and iced bv . Ale.-srs J. Wciglitman (Palmers toil s North) and ,T. ('osier (Sanson). The cake was then handed round on a family heir- .. loom plate. 150 years old. Mr Daffor. i-aid ] lie felt privileged to be present on such an important, occasion of his old friend. Air Oke. whom lie met .56 years ago. Hi had worked at. JJigl'.dcn" with him. when ' Lady Islington was resident I here. He v 3 Intoil several humorous episodes of th< s past. Air Dafter also spoke of Air W. Bryan I'anolher guest) and lioyliom friend. AL- \V. Munson read tlegram- . which had lieen received from well-wi-h----1 crs. These present were: Mrs Xewlovo, 1 ill nigger brown erepe-de-ehine frock, hal , and accessories; Mr and Mrs \V. Bracken (Levin), tile latter wearing petrel blur suit ami hat; Mr and Airs \V. Manson ( l’'airlie!d), bottle green costume and hal to match; Mr and Alts Ibid (Napier). • navy tailored suit and hat; Mr and Airs Lon Oke. black costume and hat; Mr and ' Airs Los. Oke (Eltliam), nigger brown ) costume and hat: Mr and Mrs .Stan Okc l (Longliurnl, floral frock, navy cent and hat. Among the old friends were: Mr and Airs Powell (Biinnyl horpe), latter having been present at the wedding 5C years ago: Mr and Mrs Dafter (Kongoleal. Mr 0. Lucas (To lloro). Airs lliekford. senr., Mr Air*, and Aliss Bryan. Mis= Urabb. Air and Mrs .J. Ilastie. Airs H. Brock, while Mrs Lawrence and Mrs ami ATiss Henderson kindly waited on the guests. The gifts displayed on lire stage were indiialive of llie high esteem in which Air and Airs Oko are held. In ihe evening. Air and Mrs Oke entertained their family, grand-children, together will) their many friends, at a dance. The gathering commenced with a grand march, led by the bride and bridegroom of 50 years ago. followed by their family according to age, grand-eliiklren and great-grandchildren. Some 200 guests were present and the dance music was supplied by a professional orchestra, while Mr Powell played extras on llie aeoo'deon and Mr X. Bracken was ALU. Alter supper had been served. Air K. 0. Bond, on behalf of tho~c present, congratulated Air and Mrs J. Oke and expressed good wishes for many more years of good health and married happinc-s. Mr Bond abo proper ted tlie toast to Mr and Airs Oke. Air Oke replied. The hall was the scene of a bright funcI lion recently held in order to farewell Air Alex Alikkoison. who is leaving the district to take up farming at Matamata. The hall had been tastefully decorated. An orchestra supplied flic music for dancing, while Air L. Hansen (To Amkura). assisted by Air E.' Norris (Kopane), carried out the duties ol ALU. The guest, of honour was piped into the hall by Pipers J. AJacKonzie. A. Aitken and L. Symes. Air Alikkoison was accompanied by his financee. Aliss AI. O’Donnell, of Napier (and formerly of /Palmerston North), his sister, Aliss Mikkelson. and brother and Hie latter’s wife, Air and Airs ID. Alikkelson. The party were received by Alcsdainys O’Farrell, A. 11. Goodman and W. Russell. The following rendered items: Aliases Butcher. Williams and Borkhan, Air G. AVhitolock. Aliss D. AlacLean, Aliss Mavis Ganna way (accompanied on the pipes by Piper .T. AlacKenzie). A parly of natives gave Alaori action songs and a liaka. Prior to tile serving of supper, the presentation of a beautiful canteen of cutlery, on behalf of his many friends, was made to Air Alikkoison by an old friend of the family, Air P. Hansen. Regret was expressed by Air Hanson that Air A. Alonfgnmerie was unablo to he present. Air Hansen said he had noticed with pleasure, the interest and willingne-s that was always forthcoming from Afr Alex AlikktT son to help with the various activities in the district. On behalf of all present lie wished him and Miss O’Donnell every success and happiness at Alatanmta. Air E. \V. Barnett (Halcomhe), on behalf of Ihe Young Farmers’ Ulub, spoke of llie very keen interest Air Alikkoison had taken in all the club’s activities, and also conveyed good wishes. Mr Alikkoison suitably replied. To tho organisers of the function, Air Mikkelson expressed thanks for the onportnuity given to say goodbye to his friends; and he thanked all present for (lie gift. Extras for Ihe dances were contributed by the pipers. Friends were present from Awahuri, Kopium, To Rongotea, Kairunga., Podding, Palmerston North, Glen Oroua, Bunnvthoipe, Longhiii’n, Kimbolton, and Aorangi. Dancing was carried on till a lale hour. On Wednesday afternoon the Awahuri ladies’ branch of tho National Parly held a social in the hall. Airs Rowlands presided and extended a welcome to all, especially fo llm visitors from Newhurv and To Arakura. Items were rendered hv Aliss Y. Bennett (pianoforte solos), Aliss 4 A. Lassen (Bunnytliorpe), Afrs 11. Port (a competition won by Mrs Lassen). Aliss Anderson. Alisses Afaslers, Ali?s Henson (a competition, the winner being Airs Lancaster), and ATiss ATasters. Thanks to the performers and helpers were expressed bv Airs Rowlands. A bring-and-buy stall did excellent business, Afesdamcs J. Young and Clirislian being in charge. j

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